MACHINIST • APPRENTICE
Program Number 50-420-2
4-Year Contract
Work Hours (including related instruction): 8000
Related Instruction Hours: 432 • Night School Hours: 8
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeships are employer-sponsored training programs. You must have a contract
before being invited to school. A special application process is used for these programs.
Please contact the Apprenticeship Office for the proper forms. Apprenticeship means
you earn while you learn. If you want a career in a skilled trade, apprenticeship is the
best way to get there. You’ll combine on-the-job training with on-campus learning—
you’ll have the best of both worlds when it comes to learning the skills you need to get
ahead. And even better, you’ll earn a paycheck while you learn those skills.
ABOUT THE CAREER
Machines allow industry to produce large quantities of materials quickly, precisely, and
cost-effectively. But without high-skilled operators, the machines are useless. That’s
where you come in. The Machinist Apprenticeship program is an employer-sponsored,
hands-on training program in which you’ll learn all phases of the machinist occupation.
If you’re interested in working with mechanical equipment and following precise plans to
produce materials of the highest quality, becoming a journey-level machinist may be the
perfect career for you.
CAREERS
Graduates of LTC’s Machinist Apprenticeship program work as journey-level machinists
in a variety of industrial settings.
INDUSTRIAL APPRENTICE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Determined by employer
• Wisconsin Apprentice Contract
• Accuplacer
Catalog No.Class Title Term 1
Credit(s)
50420501 Machinist Apprentice 1
2
50420502 Machinist Apprentice 2
2
50420503 Machinist Apprentice 3
2
50420504 Machinist Apprentice 4
2
50420505 Machinist Apprentice 5
2
50420506 Machinist Apprentice 6
2
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
2
2
2
2
2
2
TOTAL 12
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
• Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop.
• Interpret industrial/engineering drawings.
• Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection.
• Perform basic machine tool equipment setup and operation.
• Perform programming, setup, and operation of CNC machine tools.
APPROXIMATE COSTS
Contact the LTC Apprenticeship Office or visit www.gotoltc.edu/apprenticeship for
detailed information.
recommended PLACEMENT SCORES
Accuplacer: Arithmetic-66, Reading-66, Sentence Skills-60
ACT: Mathematics-18, Reading-18, English-18
SPECIAL NOTE
You must have a sponsoring employer and contract before attending school.
CAREER & EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LTC credits transfer to over 30 universities. For more information visit gotoltc.edu/
future-students/transfer.
Curriculum and Program Acceptance requirements are subject to change.
Program start dates vary; check with your advisor/counselor for details.
2015-16
Machinist Apprentice 1...introduces the apprentice to the basic information
necessary to become a machinist, including precision measuring instruments; set up
and operate sawing and drilling machine; application of fractions, mixed numbers,
decimals, roots and powers, and percentages with the use of electronic calculator; and
basic print reading skills. CONDITION: 504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393 Tool
and Die Apprentice requirements met.
Machinist Apprentice 2...prepares the apprentice with the skills to set up and
operate turning and milling machines and apply English and metric linear measurement,
basic algebra, and intermediate and advanced print reading skills. CONDITION:
504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393 Tool and Die Apprentice requirements met.
Machinist Apprentice 3...prepares the apprentice to interpret positions
in coordinate systems, prepare a sequence of machining operations, use G&M
programming codes, and prepare G&M part programs; advances skills in geometry and
interpreting complex drawings. CONDITION: 504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393
Tool and Die Apprentice requirements met.
Machinist Apprentice 4…provides the apprentice with the basic skills used in
“Mastercam” computer software environment, construct 2-D geometry, and create 2-D
toolpaths; and apply equations, ration, proportions, cutting speeds and feeds; and spur
gear calculations to machining operations with the use of the Machinery’s Handbook.
CONDITION: 504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393 Tool and Die Apprentice
requirements met.
Machinist Apprentice 5…provides the apprentice with the basic skills used in
jig and fixture design, application of metallurgical principals; prepares the apprentice
to navigate “Solidworks” software, creating 2-D geometry, dimensioning, and saving in
multiple formats. CONDITION: 504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393 Tool and Die
Apprentice requirements met.
Machinist Apprentice 6…prepares the apprentice with the principals and
interpretation of Mastercam 2D lathe geometry; face, rough, and finish and cutoff; face,
rough, finish, groove, drill, and thread; face, rough, finish, drill and bore; quick rough
and finish; rill, tap, and groove; and create milling and drilling tool paths using FBM
(Feature Based Machining). CONDITION: 504202 Machinist Apprentice or 504393
Tool and Die Apprentice requirements met.
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